Life After Losing Your Pet
05 Apr 2008
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While society openly recognizes the hardships surrounding the death of a human family member, rarely does the loss of a pet receive the same consideration. However, for most pet owners, their furry friends are a very important part of the family!
When losing a pet, the daily routine is often severely disrupted for the family they left behind– in addition to the missing joy, affection, and companionship that pet brought.
Sometimes pet owners must even be the initiator of this stressful event, in the case of euthanasia following a period of prolonged suffering from a severe illness or injury after an accident. While it may be the only humane solution for a pet’s suffering, that notion alone often cannot provide enough solace to alleviate the difficulty of the decision.
To properly accept and move on from this great loss, it is important that owners acknowledge the intense emotions that they are likely to experience either immediately or shortly after the death. Many organizations like the ASPCA provide support programs or hotlines which can help address the confused, frightened, angry, guilty, and/or sad emotions they may be contending with.
Don’t hesitate to reach out to close friends and family members for support, too. While they may not be able to empathize on the same level, they can often guide owners through the hardest times and past the initial intense emotional period. As with any loss, healing is a personal issue. While it should not be trivialized, it is also important to keep emotions as balanced as possible to avoid falling into a deep Depression.
In addition, it is important to keep a watchful eye of others influenced by the pet’s loss. Other animals in the household can be especially affected, as they do not understand what happened to their playmate. Whereas a child may be able to vocalize their emotion and comprehend the situation, an animal does not have the same capability to express emotions (and has no idea where the other pet has gone).
Depression and grieving in pets may take many different forms - from the obviously sad and lethargic animal to the pet that manifests illness and behavioral problems associated with Depression. Remember that pets are also much attuned to their owner’s emotional state. Any feelings of depression or grief may consequently impact pets remaining in the home.
Talk with children about the emotions they are experiencing, and allow them to properly grieve. Without this period of natural healing, unresolved feelings can bottle up and develop into more serious emotional problems that can endure for years. Sometimes creating a memorial of sorts—whether holding a private burial ceremony or establishing a place in the home or yard to display an urn or other offering of remembrance — can provide a comforting reminder of your pet as well as bring closure.
Also, strongly evaluate the thought to “fill the emptiness” too soon by bringing another pet into the home. Waiting at least a month is usually recommended before making another long-term commitment to a pet. When fully ready, consider adopting a needy pet from a shelter or rescue center.
However, there are many Natural Remedies that can provide some relief from the roller coaster of emotions the entire family may be experiencing. Did you know that St. John’s Wort — found in Native Remedies’ MindSoothe & MindSootheJr. — is used in mood elevating remedies for both humans and pets? Ignatia — found in Grief & Pining Formula — is another Herb that can provide effective relief for melancholic and emotionally fragile pets who are Depressed or pining after Separation or loss.
While there is no cure-all to speed up the grieving process, just remember to allow yourself time.
Related Products from PetAlive & Native Remedies
For other pets in the household who are grieving or experiencing behavior problems:
* Grief and Pining Formula - Elevate mood and relieve emotional distress
* Problem Pet Solution - Reduce Hyperactivity and restlessness, promote calmness
* Aggression Formula - Curb restlessness and Aggressive Behavior
* PetCalm - Effectively reduce Stress while promoting relaxation
* Energy Tonic - Restore energy and Vitality in pets
* Immunity and Liver Support - Promote Immune System and Liver Functioning
Prevention products for overall health:
* PureCalm - Aids Nervous system in Stress resistance for balanced moods and feelings of well being
* Nerve Tonic - Promotes Nervous system health, maintains balanced mood and worry-free mind
* The Calm Within CD - Offers professional relaxation, visualization and affirmation techniques for self-help and Stress reduction
* Serenite-LT - Helps keep nights peaceful and maintain restful, satisfying and healthy sleep
* SerenitePlus - Promotes healthy sleep and peaceful nights
* Sleep Tonic - Helps maintain a healthy balance of all hormones involved in healthy sleep patterns
* Immunity Plus - Promotes healthy Immune System functioning and helps fight viral and Bacterial Infections
* AdrenoBoost - Protects adrenal glands from the damaging effects of stress to maintain healthy functioning
* MindSoothe - Promotes balanced mood and feelings, as well as healthy levels of serotonin and other neurotransmitters
* Mood Tonic - Optimizes Nervous system health and promotes balanced mood and peacefulness
“Our 12 year old family dog has really perked up for the first time in weeks after taking your [Grief & Pining Formula] remedy. His brother died of Cancer two months ago and as they have been with us all their lives, we have all been very sad. This remedy is easy to administer as you say and there is no comparison to the sad and gloomy dog we had before. He still ‘looks’ for his brother but he is more full of energy and loving again, which we have missed so much! We can really recommend this formula!” -MS
“I have used Energy Tonic for both my dogs and I have been very pleased with the results. I can recommend Energy Tonic for any pet that needs it.” -Charmaine
“I have used your Triple Complex Mood Tonic together with your MindSoothe capsules for the past six weeks and I am so grateful to report that I am feeling much better. I feel much more positive and ready to tackle daily life.” -Tessa George
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